Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the case of a man who became an authority on capital punishment, but was discredited when he got involved on the wrong side of a court case. Leuchter, a meek man whose appearance belies his grim expertise, develops what he says is a more effective electric chair. Before long, he's in demand from officials who want his opinions on other execution methods. But when called to aid the case of an accused Holocaust denier, Leuchter's problems begin.
Directed byErrol Morris
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- December 29, 1999
- Revenue
- $507,941
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Cast & crew
Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
Self
Robert Jan van Pelt
Self
David Irving
Self
Caroline Leuchter
Self (voice)
James Roth
Self
Shelly Shapiro
Self
Suzanne Tabasky
Self
Ernst Zündel
Self
David Collins
Re-enactment cast
Daniel Polsby
Re-enactment cast
- Directed by
- Errol Morris
- Produced by
- Dorothy AufieroDavid Collins
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